Baby care car kit

This shop has been compensated by Collective Bias, Inc. and its advertiser. All opinions are mine alone. #HuggiesNewYear#CollectiveBias

After many months of being diaper free we are officially back in the trenches.  Our little guy is finally here and we couldn't be anymore excited.  With three kids now and busy schedules, I feel like I'm always forgetting something, so I'm doing what I can to stay ahead and be prepared.  One thing I've done is put together a baby care kit to stash in the car, which I know will come in handy as we're on the go with big brothers' activities. Here's the steps I took:

I took a trip to our local Family Dollar Store to stock up on baby essentials because I can get so much of what I need for a great price.  A tub/bin to house your kit is a great place to start, I got this one at the Family Dollar Store for $1. 

I also loaded up on Huggies Little Snugglers Diapers and their Natural Care baby wipes.  

Before you start loading up your bin, make a checklist of you want to include and start rounded it all up.  I find that writing it out makes me less likely to forget something and allow for better packing.  Here's a list of what I've included in my kit:

Diapers
Wipes
Diaper cream
Hand sanitizer 
Powder
Thermometer
Pacifier
Ziploc Bags for soiled clothes and diapers
Change of clothes 
Burp cloth 
Extra blanket 
Nursing pads (for me) 

Round up all your items for your kit. As your getting ready to put it together, think ahead in terms of what is most efficient and sanitary.  Here are a few tips:

• Roll your blanket tightly for easy packing
• Put the extra change of clothes inside of one the large ziploc bags
• Make sure the pacifier has a cover on it
• If you're including nursing pads, buy some that are individually wrapped
• For space sake buy the Huggies wipes refill or travel size packages

Find a spot in the car where the kit will be secure.  I'm keeping mine in the trunk (away from little fingers) and easily accessible when we are out and about. 
​

I'm sure my baby brain missed something - what baby essentials would you keep stashed in the car?  Thanks as always for stopping by and following our adventures as we acclimate to life as a family of 5! 
​

Great deal on Huggies!
​Great news if you're like me and looking to stock up on diapers and wipers!  Right now you can receive a $4 rebate at Family Dollar when spending $15 on HUGGIES® Diapers, HUGGIES® Wipes, PULL-UPS® Training Pants, or GoodNites® Underwear. Purchases can be made in the month of January and the offer expires 2 weeks from the day it was printed until the end of the month.  Click here to find a store near you.